Hot Topics in U.S. Port Security: Is GreenLane the Fast Lane? Karen A. Kuhn U.S. Customs & Border Protection 909 S.E. 1st Ave., Suite 606 Miami, FL 33131 USA 305.536.4321, ext. 108 Fax: 305.536.5893 [email protected] Education: J.D. The National Law Center at the George Washington University; M.A. The George Washington University, International Affairs; B.A. University of Pittsburgh, Political Science, Certificate in Russian Studies. Practice Areas: International Trade and Customs law, Criminal law and Administrative law BARCOURT: Pennsylvania Bar; U.S. Court of Appeals - Fourth Circuit and Federal Circuit PROEXP: More than 14 years with the U.S. Customs Service/U.S. Customs and Border Protection (1992present). Current position - Associate Chief Counsel, Miami. Former positions include Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (Miami), Assistant Chief Counsel (Tampa) and staff attorney positions in Los Angeles, Sterling (VA) and Atlanta. During the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, served as CBP Counsel liaison to the transition team at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Washington, D.C. (2003) Selected as an Honors Attorney, Department of the Treasury (1990)and served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia (criminal)(1991-92).